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SELECTIONS.
A BAD THING TO FORGET.

A Texas mob put Il rope around
the neck OF man suspected of being
horse thief, and strung him up.
Finally the mob concluded it had the
wrong man, aud let him off.
Before the rope was put around
his neck the mob told the man to
say his prayers. a way lynchers have
of communicating the sentence of
their rude court. The wretch ed
man said he did not know how to
pray. In subsequent conversation
he said he did try to pray, but the
prayers of his childhood had passed
out of his mind, and all he could
think of in that terrible moment
was, "God help me,w That was a
good prayer, but from the seeming
condition of things at that time he
had resumed late in life and under
disadvantageous circumstances a
habit Of his childhood learned at his
mothers knee.
If any community were to be gone
through man by man and tested at
the end of the hangman's rope, we
fear it would be found that many
who have never been SuSnpcted of
beng horse thieves have forgotten
the simple art OfprayIng. 1t is only
when they get into a tight place that
they remember enough to cry out
iii anguish, "God help me p Some
men think it is not manly to pray.
They leave that to the women and
preachers.
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MARTINsBURG, W. VA, SATURDAY DECEMBER B. 1887.
AN UNPARALLELED MIGRATION.

English Sparrows were first lm-
ported into this country at Brooklyn,
New Y ork, in 1850. They did not
thrive, and two years later another
colony was imported. They multi
piled and spread, until, in 1870. the
sparrow was diffused pretty gener.-
ally through the Eastern States, the
race being increased by importa-
lions at several sea ports in 1858
and following years. Since then
these birds have multiplied marvel
ously. and have extended widely, uu-
til they arc the pest of our country
east of the Mississippi, and of vide
area beyond that river. 1t goes
West - steadily, and leaping over
intervening regions beyond the 81
degree of longitude, finds first ha6-
itat in Utah, and them passing to
the Pacific, is met with in and
around San Francisco. No such mi
grafton has ever been known in the
worlds history, and the bird thriyes
in its new conditions, equally well in
the delta of the Mississippi, or
among the hills of New England.
Everywhere it is prolific, and rears
its five or six broods year with the
most reckless disregard OF conse
quences. The sparrow is at home
anywhere. He reached New Bruins
wick and Montreal by tramp ride
in box cars, aud had no sooner ar
rived than he set mp bis household
goods, and began his fearful mission
of propagation and diffusion. In
1850, the English Sparrow in Ameri-
ca occupied the area OF single tree
or tree box. Now he deports him
self over an area of eight Hundred
and eighty five thousand square
miles in the United States, and of a
hundred and fifty thousand in Cana
da.-American Agriculturist for De
cember.
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LESSONS In ETIQUETTE.

Madame" he began, as the door
opened. sim selling \ new book on
Etiquette and Department"
go, you are p she responded.
$50 down there on the grass and
clean the mud off your feet"
"Yes, 'em. AS | was saying,
ma'am, I am sel-"
"Take off your hat never address
strange lady at her door without
removing your hat"
"Yes'm. Now then, as was say
ing"
"Take your hands out Of your
pockets No gentleman ever car
ries his hands there"
"Yes'm. Now, ma'am this work,
on Eth
Throw out your cud. Ii Il gen
tleman uses tobacco he is careful not
to disgust others by the habit"
" Yes'm. Now, ma,an, in calling
your attention to this yaluable-n
Wait Put that dirty handker-
chief out of sight and use less grease
on your hair. Now You look half
way decent. You have a book on
Etiquette and Department. Very
well. l don't want 1t. [ am only
the hired girl. You can come in,
however, and talk with the lady of
the house, She called me liar this
morning, and l think she needs
something of the kind."-DetrOit
Free PreSS.
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The Wonderful Australian Rabbit.

Commodore Douglass, Of the Oceanic
company, who went OFF in the tug Relief
to meet the Zealandia and get the Aus
tralian mails for London, reports that the
reason for the steamer not coming over
the bar was that the much advertised
Australian rabbits on board had taken
possession of the steamer. Some Of the
rabbits jumped overheard, and the cap
tain, desiring to save his cargo, ordered a
boat lowered; but when this was done
theEabbits that jumped overheard had SO
increased in quantity while they were do
ing so that they threatened to swamp the
boat. Capt. Van Otterendorp then lowered
two other boats to save his officers in the
first one, and while looking for them he
was delayed SO much that it was impos-
sible to get over the bar. The rabbits are
stiil in possession Of the Zealandia San
Francisco Call.
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A Valuable Medical Treatise.

The edition for 1888 of the sterling Medical
Annual. known as Hostetter's Almanac, is
now ready, and may be obtained, free of cost.
of druggists and general country dealers in all
part of the United States, Mexico, and indeed
in every civilized portion of the Weslern Hem
isphere. This Almanac has been issued regu-
larry at the commencement of every year for
over one-tifth of a century. 1t combines, with
the soundest practical advice for the perserva-
ton and restoration of health, a large amount
of interesting and amusing light reading, and
the calander. astronomical calculations, chro-
biological itemss o.. are prepared with great
e fss1s a an VII &c entirely aecSrae The
ably be the larSeSt2edition of a medical work
ever published In any country. The proprie-
tors, MeSsra. Hostetter & Co., Pittsburgh, Pa,
on receipt of a two cent stamp, will forward
copy by mail to any person who cannot pro-
cure enc in his neighborhood.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-03

Four thousand special police keep
down the labor riots in London on
Sundays, and $4,000 soldiers guard
the Gar of Russia when be appears
in public. Lamentable significance
What does the craftsmanship OF
such countries serve,-eyidentIy not
the people, but the ruling powers
4" the powers that be.u
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-03

Winfield Keyser, an illicit distiller
of Roane county, w. Va, was SEN
fenced to prison for fifteen months.
In collision of freight trains on
the Wheeling division of the Balti
more and Ohio Railroad, three men
were killed and five others injured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-03

1t will pay every intelligent mother in
the land to read this generous indorse-
ment from the wife of the late Matthew
Simpson, D. D., IL. D., Bishop of the
Methodist Episcopal Church.
Rev. J. HENRY SMYTHE, d. D., Editor
g Sunshine for Little Children. Ny dear
Friend Il rejoice to know that so many
mothers and children are being taught
the inestimable value of Mellin's Food.
and l trust that your efforts may result
in placing it permanently in every house
hold in the land. Truly yours.
ELLEN H SIMPSON
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English SPAWN Liniment removes all
Hard, Soft, or Calloused Lumps and
Blemishes from horses, Blood SPAWN,
Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Stiles, Sprains,
Sore and Swollen Throat, Coughs, etc.
Save $50 by use of one bottle, Warrant
ed. Sold by E. G. Williams & Bro,
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Before Ibecume acquainted with the
merits of Mellin's Food had supposed
some of its testimonials exaggerated
now think that too much cannot be said
In its favor, "-is the testimony of ply
stefan who had used it in his own family.
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ALAS, FOR HUMAN FRAILTY.

We see it stated in some Of our
State exchanges that Colonel Jim
Mason's Charlestown Democrat is
preparing to hang it's gate ON the
regular" post which is backed up
by certain mysterious utterances
that have lately appeared in its col
umns, and by certain alleged over
lures made by the Colonel to the ex.
Senatorial chief, Mr.. Camden. Well,
Colonel Jim made it quite interest
ing for the CIRCULARS while his
courage held out, and is amply able
to do them like service should his
courage revive; but il he chooses to
forget and forgive, and excuse and
condone, it will be but a short time
until in political matters leisure will
be a burden to him and he can then
avail himself of the opportunity to
write an eulogy on the "Fool's En-
rand; by one of 'em." We should
like very much to know how the Col
onel will go about the task of apollo
gising to the Wheeling Register for
publishing that letter exposing its
" financial necessities" though OF
course it's none of our business. In
view of the possible early dissolution
above apprehended, we '.speed the
parting guest !" with charitable re-
CARDS, aud to show that we bear no
malice we suggest the following as
suitably recording the merits of the
anti-monopoly organ so soon (ifsoon)
to be received within the embraces
of the Standard Oil Company-to
wit:
1. ~.
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A GREAT DISCOVERY!
HoLDsTEIN's ARoMANNAi

The only sure cure for Dyspepsia, and
all Kidney, LfUer, Blood, aud Skin Dis
eases. Is warranted not only to relieve
but TO cure the worst cases of Dyspepsia,
and is panacea for all diseases arising
from disordered condition of the Liver
orsStomach. such as Indigestion, Bilious
ness, Sick Headache, Distress after eat
ing. weakness Of Kidney or Bladders.
call at A. M. GILBERT-S
Drug store and get bottle. Price 25
and 70. Also, all kinds of Drugs. Pat
ent Medicines, and Toilet and Fancy ar
ticles, and everything kept in first
class drug store. ianSS
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

TO the Creditors of Ellen o. Coanett, deceased:
In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court
of the County of Berkeley, made in a cause
there in pending, to subject the real estate OF
the said Ellen O'Connell to the payment other
against the estate of the said Ellen O'Connell,
for adjudication, to John L. Picking, Commits
sioner. at his office in the said County, on or
before the 18th day of DECEMBER, 1887. q
Witness, S, H. Martin. Clerk of said Court.
this sd day of November, 1887,
SH. NJ ARTIN, Clerk.
November 9Th. ISS1. -6t.
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The barn on the farm Of j. d. FL.
Ralph, near Norristown, Pa, was
burned, together with eleven horses
and seventeen cows.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-03

jacques Wissler, who engraved
the plates from which the Confed-
crate money and bonds were made,
died in Camden, n. J.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-12-03

ITCH, NANCE and SCRATCHES of
every kind on human or animals cured
in 80 minutes by WooGord's Sanitary
Lotion. This never fails. Sold by E. G.
Williams r. Rro
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A half-witted boy near Perida, j..
& N. Railway, in Alabama, butch
cred bis brother aud sister and then
committed suicide.
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The two largest gymnasiums in tho
world arc that owned by the Liverpool
Young Mems Christian association and
Harvard's.
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Barnum had big fire, and lost
many valuable animals. He'll be
around in due season, none the
worse for his loss.
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Carl Honikel, his wife and five chill.
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In the presence of the Comte de
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openly of their hope that the former
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Orleanist restoration.
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After an exciting campaign on
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/ mob ut OakdaIn

A mob at OakdaIe, Cal, lynclietl
Frank McCutcheon, a 16-year old
boy, for incendiarism. Mrs. Anna
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Underneath this stone doth lie
As much backbone as could die,
Which, when alive, did vigor give,
To as much goodness as could live.
= West Virgiaiaa.
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"PP10IhI01tes1J ""H "F0Ho y
following the {" battle series " by distin-
guished generals, will describe interest
ing features of army life, tunneling from
Libby Prison, narratives of personal ad
venture, etc. General Sherman will
write on THE Grand Strategy of the
War -
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Miscellaneous.
DYSPEPSIA.
The Underlying cause il
In the LITER,

and one thing more is equally certain. no
one will remain adyspeptic who will
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ne wearers Of the Iron Grown

The iron crown, II sacro chiodo-the
holy nail, as the inhabitants Of Monza
cali twas worn by Charlemagne and by
q long succession Of German emperors
after him, ending with Charles v. Napo-
leon Bonaparte was the last sovereign
upon whose head it rested. With charac-
teristic audacity he put it there himself.
It was in May, 1905, that he gathered
about him at Milano the dignitaries Of the
empire, the foreign diplomats and his
generals, and, in the presence OF his VIC
torious army, set the crown upon his own
bead with the words that stand engraved
on its rim: 'sGod gave it to me. Woe unto
him who touches it. =
In 1859, when the Austrians were
driven from Lorabardy, they carried the
iron crown with them, first to Mantua and
afterward to Vienna, where it was Kept
until Venice was coded to Italy by the
peace Of 1866 Then it was returned to
the cathedral at Monza, and there it re-
mains still, jealousy guarded with Quean
Theodolinda's other treasures and the
crown 81 her royal husband